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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,604.54, 511,489.13 and 234,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,604.54, 511,489.13 and 234,651.13 is: 323,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,604.54 : 511,489.13 = 234,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,604.54/511,489.13 = 234,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,604.54x = 511,489.13 × 234,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,604.54x = 120,021,499,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,021,499,885.24/370,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,853.29

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